Published Feb. 2, 2004

Enhancements (from Version 2.5.0)

1. Added support for management VLAN for CPU access
2. Improved management CPU response in stacking application
3. Fixed "Unrecognized command" errors when downloading configuration file to a FSM726
4. Add Syslog function to report link change events
5. Improve handling of IGMP snooping in VLAN application
6. Change port flow-control default mode from enable to disable
7. Enhance 802.1x handling to allow user sessions to be reestablished when the switch is rebooted while there are active authenticated users

Installation Procedure (also in your documentation)

The firmware upgrade requires a TFTP server. If you do not have such utility, please go to this web site to download the free software.
http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/New-customerFree.cfm

And follow the instructions to install it on your server.

You may install either with the Web Interface or the Console Interface.

To Install Using the Web Interface

1. Download and save the firmware file on a computer that has a TFTP server. The file should be in the TFTP home/root directory
2. Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade. Select Net for Next Boot from. Enter IP address of the computer where the firmware file was saved in TFTP Server IP Address. Enter filename of the firmware in TFTP Path/Filename. Click Apply
3. Save the configuration by go to Tools > Save Configuration. Click Save
4. Restart the system by go to Tools > Device Reset. Click Reset
5. After the switch rebooted, test the switch to make sure the new firmware is working
6. If you decide to keep the new firmware, go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade again. Select Net & Save in Next Boot from. Click Apply. Save the configuration Tools > Save Configuration, and click Save. Restart the system: Tools > Device Reset, and click Reset
7. If you prefer the previous firmware, just reboot the switch. The firmware on the switch will be reverted back to the previous version

To Install Using the Console Interface

1. Download and save the firmware file on a computer that has a TFTP server. The file should be in the TFTP home/root directory
2. Go to Main Menu > Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade. Select Net for Next Boot from. Enter IP address of the computer where the firmware file was saved in TFTP Server IP Address. Enter filename of the firmware in TFTP Path/Filename
3. Press CTRL-W to save the configuration
4. Restart the system by go to Main Menu > Tools > Reset Switch
5. After the switch rebooted, test the switch to make sure the new firmware is working
6. If you decide to keep the new firmware, go to Main Menu > Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade again. Select Net & Save in Next Boot from. Press CTRL-W to save the configuration. Restart the switch by go to Main Menu > Tools > Device Reset
7. If you prefer the previous firmware, just reboot your switch. The firmware on the switch will be reverted back to the previous version

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